Quick definitions from WordNet (sweep)▸ noun:a movement in an arc ("A sweep of his arm")▸ noun:a long oar used in an open boat▸ noun:a wide scope ("The sweep of the plains")▸ noun:(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line▸ noun:winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge▸ noun:someone who cleans soot from chimneys▸ verb:cover the entire range of▸ verb:win an overwhelming victory in or on▸ verb:sweep with a broom or as if with a broom ("Sweep the crumbs off the table")▸ verb:clean by sweeping ("Please sweep the floor")▸ verb:move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions▸ verb:make a big sweeping gesture or movement▸ verb:sweep across or over▸ verb:force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action▸ verb:to cover or extend over an area or time period▸ name: A surname (very rare: popularity rank in the U.S.: #49132)
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